Baby Girl Set - Blanket, Burp Cloth and Diaper Bag

This was a new set I created this week! It turned out very cute. I used a new fabric with a fun new design and a soft minky dot.

Halloween Trick or Treat Tote Bags

Another fun project for the fall is creating tote bags! My children wanted new trick or treat bags so here are some of the prints that I have created. These can be used as a book bag or gift bag after the trick or treating is finished. Each tote is lined in a cream colored twill for extra durability. They also have wide handles for easy gripping. You can purchase yours on my Etsy website at http://www.bowsandsnails.etsy.com/ or email me at bowsandsnails@austin.rr.com . I will be trying out different fabrics soon, so if you like the idea and would like a different print just let me know. These would make great gift bags if you are goin green!

Boo boo hot/cold packs

Here is what I recently posted on my Etsy website. Boo Boo packs for little ouchies. My kids love theirs and they use them for about anything (including the invented ouchies). They are small packs filled with rice which you can keep in the freezer or warm up in the microware for a hot compress. I found this is a great way to use of scrap fabric! Each one is about 4" square or larger. I will be happy to create one for you too! Order online at http://www.bowsandsnails.etsy.com/ or just send me an email at bowsandsnails@austin.rr.com .

Custom Embroidery

These are some recent custom embroidery on towels. These were given as graduation gifts! The girls had daisies around their names.

These are custom embroidered blankets that someone ordered as wedding gifts:

Ao Dai

This is an Ao Dai (Vietamese Tunic) that I created for a customer. The customer contacted me and asked if I could reproduce the purple ao dai in white for her daughters first communion. I was able to and this is the results. It was a challenge, but I am glad it turned out well.

Online Ordering Now Available

Thank you to all my loyal customers! I have finally opened an online store at Etsy.com. Not all my products are listed yet, but it is a start! So please take a look at my online store at www.bowsandsnails.etsy.com and let me know what you think!

I have listed a few 3 pocket utility aprons which make great teacher gifts! Also, get your travel pillows for your vacation this summer or embroider a towel for a graduate. Lots of possibilities!

If you want to place an order, you can do it the old way by sending me an email or purchasing it online at Etsy.com. I will be happy to create any of my products listed on my blog for you even if it is not listed on Etsy yet. See something on Etsy and want a different color? No problem just send me an email or start a conversation (convo) with me on Etsy.

Thanks and happy shopping!

Welcome to Bows and Snails

Welcome to my Bows and Snails blog. I specialize in handsewn items for children of all ages. Creating unique gifts for baby showers, birthdays, and other special occasions. Hooded towels, baby blankets, and aprons are a few of my creations. Please take a look below and see some of the things I have created. Please feel free to contact me with questions at bowsandsnails@austin.rr.com. Thanks and enjoy!If you are having problems viewing the pictures, please just open one month at a time. Sometimes there are too many pictures and they will not download properly.

I also do custom embroidery and I can embroider on any of my work. This is a great way to personalize any gift and make it special.

Graduation is coming up and are you looking for a unique personalized gift for the graduate? I can embroider bath towels, blankets, or do a custom creation to fit your needs. I will be happy to work with you on making your creation the way you want it to look.

Ordering Information

How to place an order with Bows and Snails:

I currently do not have a website set up to totally order online. Most of my items I make when you order them, but I do have a few items in stock if you are needing a gift soon. It usually takes about 7 days to process an order once it has been placed for it to be completed.

Items currently in stock: Burp Cloths, Receiving Blankets, Ruffled Blankets, Shopping Cart Covers, Tool Belts, Doll Slings, and Doll Diapers. Please let me know if you would like pictures of any of these products.

I will be happy to email you pictures of material swatches for those items that are not currently in stock.

To get your order started please send me an email to bowsandsnails@austin.rr.com and I will send you an order form.

I can ship to you if you are not in the Austin, TX area, shipping fees apply. Method of payment outside Austin - Paypal. I will take local checks and cash upon delivery in the Austin area.

Fun Pictures

Fleece blankets for School Sport Themes

My son's preschool teacher recently asked for a fleece blanket for her son that had his favorite sport embroidered on the corner. The school colors are royal blue and gold. I took a royal blue fleece blanket (size 70x60) and serged a decorative edge in royal blue and gold around the edges. I embroidered AHS Lacrosse with lacrosse sticks on the corner in gold. This size fits on a full sized bed and would make a great graduation gift. Stadium blanket sizes available (50x60).

I would be happy to create one in your school colors and logo also. Please just send me an email and we can discuss making one to fit your needs.

Please contact me for pricing information.

Apron for a Walker

My sister-in-law recently asked me to make an apron that would fit on a walker. So I placed 2 velcro tabs on the top of my waiters apron so that it could be attached to the top rails of a walker. The ties are still on the sides so that it can me tied around the legs of the walker as well. These aprons are great for someone who needs help with walking. They usually do not have an extra pair of hands to hold anything. This will allow her to carry a water bottle, book, or whatever she needs to have handy when moving from one location to another. Cost $15.

American Girl Doll Carrier

This was an idea from an 8 year old girl who wanted something to carry her American Girl Doll in. She also wanted her dolls name embroidered on the front. I made the neck strap adjustable so as she grows she can loosen the straps as necessary. The doll is secured in the sling with shoulder straps that button on the front. Cost $20 includes embroidery. Cost without embroidery $15.

Adult Waiters Apron

Do you ever need more pockets? This apron is designed with 3 large pockets across the front. Each pocket is deep and roomy. These are a teacher favorite! They can put their supplies in their pockets that they need for the classroom. These are also great for vendor shows. You can store your cell phone, money, pens, and paper close at hand and deal with customers more effectively. Cost $15

Adult Ruffled Half Apron

This apron is designed with 2 large front pockets and is knee length. You could have matching aprons with your child! See the children's ruffled aprons. Cost $20